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The worker was hand-feeding the emu, which could have been unwell or might have had a change in diet, meaning it refused to eat properly for the past seven days.

However, the 20-year-old could be back at work as early as Wednesday.

Cecil is expected to be back on display over the next seven days.

The attack occurred just days after a woman was mauled by a jaguar in the Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium and Safari Park in Phoenix, Arizona.

The wild animal left deep cuts on the arm of a visitor who climbed over the fence to get a selfie with the jaguar.

The 20-year-old could be back at work at the zoo (pictured) as early as Wednesday

Emu Facts

An Emu is a flightless bird which has small wings relative to the size of its body. Its long, powerful legs, though, allow it to run up to about 30 miles (50 kilometers) per hour.

Each emu foot has three forward-facing toes that allow it to grip the ground, thrusting the bird forward. A powerful kick is also handy for keeping predators at bay.

They are among the largest birds in the world, and they're found primarily in Australia, but also in New Guinea, Indonesia, Solomon Islands, and the Philippines.

Their grayish-to-brownish body feathers provide almost complete protection from solar radiation. Though equipped with this natural sunscreen, they also live in grasslands, savannas, and forests, preferring areas with access to standing water.